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Barnama
18-07-2025
- Health
- Barnama
HRPB Adopts PACS For Digital Radiology Storage, Boosts Healthcare Efficiency
IPOH, July 18 (Bernama) -- Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) here has adopted the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), a move expected to improve diagnostic efficiency, accelerate patient treatment and reduce reliance on film and physical storage space. Perak Health Department deputy director (Medical) Dr Roniyuzam Abd Malek said the move aligns with the government's efforts to digitalise the national healthcare system. He said PACS enables radiology images such as X-rays, CT scans and MRIs to be stored, accessed and shared digitally, eliminating the need for physical film. 'This also facilitates data sharing within the Ipoh cluster hospitals, reduces the risk of medical errors and enhances patient safety. 'I am confident PACS will benefit not only doctors and radiology staff but the entire healthcare team, as timely and accurate treatment starts with efficient diagnosis,' he said at the state PACS handover ceremony, which was also attended by HRPB director Dr Saiful Azlan Sharif here today. Dr Roniyuzam said the Radiology Department previously faced challenges such as lengthy data retrieval processes, rising film printing costs, and the growing patient load. 'There was also the risk of misplaced films, and repeated radiography tests would increase patients' radiation exposure, particularly among children. 'Therefore, the implementation of PACS at HRPB marks a significant step forward in the digital evolution of healthcare services,' he said. The PACS project at HRPB is part of the Health Ministry's strategic initiative to provide efficient and secure digital storage and access for radiology images.
The Star
05-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Trucker with Rh-negative been donating rare blood for 33 years
S. Shanmugam (left) and Beh Zeng Kang. TANJONG MALIM: An accident 34 years ago that befell a lorry driver opened his eyes to saving lives when he started donating blood after discovering that his Rh-negative blood type was rare to find in this country. S. Shanmugam, 54, who has Rh-negative blood, said he has donated blood 54 times and was the largest donor of this rare blood type to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) for the past 33 years. "I was injured in a road accident in 1991, and broke my right leg along with other injuries, but my blood type was very difficult to obtain so the surgery was postponed. "From there I realised that I also needed to become a donor out of a sense of responsibility towards the community in the hope that every drop of blood I donated could save a life,' he said after receiving an award in appreciation of top donors in conjunction with Perak's celebration of 2025 World Blood Donor Day at the Slim River Hospital here on Saturday (July 5). Shanmugam, who lives in Teluk Intan, said he would go to HRPB four times a year to donate blood because it is rare due to the fact that in Malaysia, most people only have Rh-positive blood type, which amounts to more than 90 per cent. The awards were presented by state human resources, health, indian community affairs and national integration committee chairman, A. Sivanesan. Beh Zeng Kang, 29, a legal consultant, was crowned Best Blood Donor for common type of blood in Perak after giving blood 51 times since he was 17 years old. Beh, who has blood type O which is the most common type in Malaysia, said the practice of donating blood has been a routine in his life since he was a teenager with the selfless intention of helping those in need without reward. "I usually donate blood at Teluk Intan Hospital and at other locations through programmes organised by authorities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), so I definitely donate four times (permissible every three months) a year. "As a Malaysian, I want to contribute according to my ability. As long as I am healthy, I will continue to donate for those in need,' he said. Meanwhile, Sivanesan disclosed that the state has collected more than 64,416 bags of blood throughout the past year through co-hosting of blood donation events with agencies, NGOs, charitable bodies and others. "The majority of blood donors are Chinese at 48.32 per cent, Malays (39.12 pct) followed by Indians (11.40 pct) and others (other races) at 0.76 pct. "The demand for blood bags is also increasing year by year, and it is estimated that blood use in this state can reach 80,000 blood bags per year,' he said. Earlier, Sivanesan also presented special certificates of appreciation to 36 blood donors for their continuous voluntary support to ensure that the supply of life-giving transfusions is sufficient at all times. Appreciation also went out to 15 organisers who won heartfelt recognition for their success in hosting blood donation campaigns consistently, thus successfully recording an encouraging number of donor participation and number of blood bags in Perak.- Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Malaysian trucker donates rare Rh-negative blood for 33 years
TANJONG MALIM: A lorry driver's accident 34 years ago led him to a lifelong mission of donating his rare Rh-negative blood, a type difficult to find in Malaysia. S. Shanmugam, 54, has since given blood 54 times, becoming the largest donor of this rare blood type to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB). Shanmugam discovered his blood type's rarity after a 1991 accident delayed his surgery due to a lack of matching donors. 'From there, I realised I needed to become a donor out of responsibility,' he said after receiving an award at Slim River Hospital during Perak's World Blood Donor Day celebration. Living in Teluk Intan, Shanmugam donates four times yearly, as Rh-negative blood makes up less than 10% of Malaysia's blood supply. State Health Committee chairman A. Sivanesan presented awards to top donors, including legal consultant Beh Zeng Kang, 29, who has donated 51 times since age 17. Beh, with the common O blood type, said donating is a routine. 'As long as I'm healthy, I'll keep helping those in need,' he said. Sivanesan noted Perak collected 64,416 blood bags last year, with Chinese donors leading at 48.32%, followed by Malays (39.12%) and Indians (11.40%). The state estimates needing 80,000 blood bags annually. Special certificates were given to 36 donors and 15 campaign organisers for their contributions.
Times of Oman
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Election will change scenario in Bangladesh, says prominent rights activist Manzill Murshid
Dhaka: Prominent human rights activist Manzill Murshid anticipated that the upcoming election in Bangladesh will bring significant change by establishing democratic rights. Speaking to ANI, Manzill Murshid, President of Human Rights and Peace for Bangladesh (HRPB), stated that the current interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, lacks constitutional legitimacy as it wasn't formed under the caretaker government provision. This has raised concerns about the timing and fairness of the election. Murshid said, "If there is an election, there will be a big scenario change. When a party comes to power, we hope our democratic rights will be established. Of course, a political party cannot deny another political party the right to function and carry out its activities, as political parties are fundamentally about politics and democracy. But this government is not a political party government." Manzill Murshid stated that Bangladesh did not proceed in accordance with the law after August 5. He said that Muhammad Yunus came into power as an interim government; however, there is no provision in the constitution regarding a caretaker government. He said, "After the 5th August (2024), there was a conspiracy, in my opinion, the state did not proceed in accordance with the demand of the people, to hold a free, fair and inclusive election. Dr. Yunus came into power as an interim government, although there is no provision in the constitution for such a move. That should be a caretaker government. If they form a caretaker government, then there is a possibility to declare the election date earlier." "But ultimately, when they took over the power, and long after, they did not say anything about the election, because they always say it takes five years after completing many kinds of reforms, they will declare the election. Some supporters of the government also share this idea. There was a very complex view in the minds of the people that there would be no election in the short term. Still, when a big party of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Nationalist Party BNP, raised their voice about the election, then the scenario changed," he added. The government initially hinted at delaying elections until 2026, citing the need for reforms. However, following pressure from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and other parties, a joint declaration was issued in London, suggesting that elections might be held in February. "Ultimately, what happened was that the Chief Adviser went to London, met with the BNP's acting Chairman Tareq Rahman, and there was a conversation. After the meeting, they issued a joint declaration, from which we know that an election will be held in February. But we are not sure because the Election Commission has not yet declared the schedule", Murshid said. Murshid recalled that Yunus had said that he would not ban the Awami League. However, the interim government banned it after some of the student leaders and government partners demanded a ban on the Awami League. He criticised the government's decision to ban the Awami League, questioning its impact on the electoral process. He emphasised that excluding major political parties undermines the legitimacy of the elections. Murshid said, "Earlier, the Chief Adviser always told that they would not ban the Awami League. I think it was his mental condition. However, when our former president, Abdul Hamid, left the country, some student leaders and government partners raised their voices, arguing that the Awami League should be banned. They organised thousands of people in the street. But the government was not strong enough to stop the movement. Many demands were fulfilled because of the pressure." "When NCP and Jamaat-e-Islami demanded to ban the Awami League. The government discussed with the political parties and declared that the activities of the Awami League would be banned. That means the Awami League can not work. If the political party can not work, that means the existence of the political party is nowhere," he added. He stated that the questions will be raised over the next elections if the Awami League is not allowed to contest it. He stated, "During the last government, all international actors said that there must be elections in which all political parties must participate. But in the last three elections, the bigger party, the BNP, did not participate. That's why the election was not accepted. However, in the upcoming election, the major party is the Awami League. If the Awami League does not participate, or the government does not give any chance to participate, the election will be questionable." The right group leader also stated that the Election Commission reinstated the registration of Jamaat-e-Islami in accordance with the legal provisions. He said, "Jamaat-e-Islami has legal rights to register as a political party." Murshid said there is no possibility for Bangladesh's former Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, to return to Dhaka at this stage, adding that her decision to leave the country was the right one to ensure her safety. Murshid also emphasised the importance of enhancing relations between India and Bangladesh, particularly given the shared cultural and linguistic ties between the two nations. He urged both governments to collaborate on addressing visa issues and strengthening bilateral relations, regardless of their political differences. Manzill Murshid said, "India is a big country. We have a big border with India. Some people in India, such as those from West Bengal, share a similar language and culture. We used to go to India. We have thousands of relatives in India. We used to go there for medical treatments and shopping, but this has been stopped due to a visa problem. Both the government and the opposition should take steps, without considering the political aspect, to maintain good relations for the betterment of both people. They should sit down and resolve their differences and make good relations through our foreign ministries."
Sinar Daily
26-06-2025
- Sinar Daily
Man found dead in Taman Tasek Damai had gunshot wound
Post-mortem report revealed a gunshot injury on the left side of the chest and the cause of death was determined to be due to a gunshot wound on the chest. 26 Jun 2025 05:44pm There was a gunshot wound on the left side of the chest of a 57-year-old man found dead in the kitchen of a house in Taman Tasek Damai here two days ago. IPOH - There was a gunshot wound on the left side of the chest of a 57-year-old man found dead in the kitchen of a house in Taman Tasek Damai here two days ago. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said this was contained in the report of the post-mortem examination carried out at the Forensic Department of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB). "In addition to stab wounds, the post-mortem report also revealed a gunshot injury on the left side of the chest and the cause of death was determined to be due to a gunshot wound on the chest,' he said in a statement today. Post-mortem report revealed a gunshot injury on the left side of the chest and the cause of death was determined to be due to a gunshot wound on the chest. Photo for illustration purposes only - Canva As such, he urged those with information on the incident to contact Investigating Officer ASP Mohd Rezan Yussop @ Ariffin at 016-9648706 or the nearest police station. Yesterday, Abang Zainal Abidin said that the victim was found lying on his back in a pool of blood in the kitchen with stab wounds in the abdomen and slash injuries to the right side of the chest in the 8.26 pm incident on Tuesday (June 24). Following that, police arrested a 31-year-old man, who is also the victim's son, at midnight to assist in the investigation. The suspect has been remanded until July 1 to assist in investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, while a check revealed that the suspect has no prior criminal record. - BERNAMA Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad
